Ocean Rafting

Description

Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience.

The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group.

Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.

Northern Exposure or Southern LightsChose from two tours, the Northern Exposure or the Southern Lights. The Northern Exposure tour has more snorkelling time and 1.5 hours on Whitehaven beach whereas the Southern Lights tour offers more beach time (3 hours) for those wanting to relax on the beach and soak up the sun.

Trip Includes

Courtesy transfers from Airlie Beach accommodation

Visit to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

Guided National Park walks

Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling

Personalised snorkel instruction

Use of snorkel equipment & flotation devices

Reef & island naturalist talks

Cake for afternoon tea

Duration

Allow a full day

Departures

Northern Exposure departs 8.45am (returns 3.30pm)

Southern Lights departs 10am (returns 4.30pm)

Departs Abell Point Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach

Operates daily all year

Other Information

Child rates apply (2-14yrs)

In the case of rough weather, Ocean Rafting must be told of any pre existing medical conditions

A signed release will be required from all participants on departure

You do not need any prior experience to partake in any of Ocean Rafting's activities

All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees, National Park fees and GST

Sites are weather and tide permitting and Ocean Rafting reserves the right to arrange alternative itinerary when necessary

Everything Travel Group Review

What an awesome adventure and great way to see the best of the Whitsundays on a short time frame. I was only in Airlie Beach for 2 days but also wanted to see the magnificent Whitsundays and Ocean Rafting was definitely the right choice. Our talented skipper Gosta and liekable guide Will made for an awesome day out that was very relaxing and entertaining whilst visiting some of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen. It was awesome to finally see Whitehaven beach for itself from the look out at the top of Hill Inlet. I definitely recommend getting the buffet lunch it's well worth it for $15. This trip is even better on a slightly windy day, which it was when I went, as the ride home had some fairly large swell which made it all very exciting. The Ocean Rafting boat was able to show off it's stuff in the rough as we bounced from wave to wave and surfed along the big ones! Be sure to add Ocean Rafting to your list while you are in Airlie Beach. It's a must do!